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BU04 YGZ

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,194 mi
Last recorded54,194 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YGZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 54,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 54,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,838 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,837 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 37,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 35,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 32,399 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,760 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 27,755 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,887 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,907 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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BU04 YGZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 YGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU04 YGZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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